Reflect upon Erikson's theory of psychosocial development. In which stage do you find yourself? In looking back at the stages you have completed, how have the results affected you in the stage you currently see yourself?
I find myself in the stage of intimacy vs. isolation. I am currently living with my girlfriend Jenniffer and we have made plans to get married next year. That being said our intimacy is of the upmost importance to me. Looking back at high school while I was in the identity vs. identity confusion stage just makes me laugh. I spent most of that time at hard rock concerts and basically felt that I needed this tuff/cool identity. Then almost immediately after coming to college I realized all of that was a waste of time and actually spending time on my education was the most important thing I can be doing now. That last stage was an annoyance because it kept me from being better prepared for my next stage, occupying my time with creating an image of myself. Another stage that hindered me somewhat was the Industry vs. Inferiority stage. At this time I was diagnosed with Dyslexia and that gave me an excuse not to read and as a result I did not read as much as I should have growing up. Today, I am a decent reader but I know I would be better if I had more experience while I was young. Also, my parents did a great job raising me, they knew it was best to let me try to accomplish tasks while I was in the initiative vs. guilt stage. As a result (at least in theory) I am less independent on my parents and feel more confident in my own abilities.
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I find myself in the stage of intimacy vs. isolation. I am currently living with my girlfriend Jenniffer and we have made plans to get married next year. That being said our intimacy is of the upmost importance to me. Looking back at high school while I was in the identity vs. identity confusion stage just makes me laugh. I spent most of that time at hard rock concerts and basically felt that I needed this tuff/cool identity. Then almost immediately after coming to college I realized all of that was a waste of time and actually spending time on my education was the most important thing I can be doing now. That last stage was an annoyance because it kept me from being better prepared for my next stage, occupying my time with creating an image of myself. Another stage that hindered me somewhat was the Industry vs. Inferiority stage. At this time I was diagnosed with Dyslexia and that gave me an excuse not to read and as a result I did not read as much as I should have growing up. Today, I am a decent reader but I know I would be better if I had more experience while I was young. Also, my parents did a great job raising me, they knew it was best to let me try to accomplish tasks while I was in the initiative vs. guilt stage. As a result (at least in theory) I am less independent on my parents and feel more confident in my own abilities.
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